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Monday, November 21, 2011

Klabautamann - Merkur (The End, 2009)


Track Listing:

1. Unter Baumen (6.34)
2.When I Long For Life (6.53)
3. Stygian (5.16)
4. Herbsthauch (4.53)
5. Morn Of Solace (4.59)
6. Der Wald Ist Ein Meer (4.17)
7. Merkur (4.54)
8. Lurker In The Moonlight (5.28)
9. Noatun (5.38)

Synopsis: Klabautamann, a duo from Germany, have a particularly unique style as they take traditional black metal elements and then incorporate a progressive, jazz influence and a whole lot of light and shade into their music. It is almost surprising how seamlessly they manage to do so and, whilst they are not quite as avant garde as a band like Arcturus, they have an interesting approach that is simultaneously challenging and enjoyable. Given their new album "The Old Chamber" is due to be released on Zeitgeister this month I am very curious where they will head from here.

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